Vantris Energy Bhd (XKLS:5218) Interest Coverage: 1.54 (As of Apr. 2026) — 285% Above Median

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XKLS:5218 Vantris Energy Bhd XKLS:5218
38 GF Score
Price RM0.32
GF Value RM0.28
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Vantris Energy Bhd Interest Coverage?

Vantris Energy Bhd XKLS:5218 -3.03% 38 Interest Coverage is 1.54 as of Apr. 2026, which is 285% above its 10-year median of 0.40. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5218 with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.28 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 730 Oil & Gas companies, Vantris Energy Bhd ranks worse than 97.95% on this metric.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income by its Interest Expense. Vantris Energy Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was RM93 Mil. Vantris Energy Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was RM-60 Mil. Vantris Energy Bhd's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 1.54. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Vantris Energy Bhds earnings cannot cover its interest expense. If the situation continues, the company may have to issue more debt.

The historical rank and industry rank for Vantris Energy Bhd's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:5218' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.21   Med: 0.4   Max: 1.46
Current: 0.34


XKLS:5218's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
97.95% of 730 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 6.01 vs XKLS:5218: 0.34

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.


Vantris Energy Bhd  (XKLS:5218) Interest Coverage Explanation

Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.

Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .


Vantris Energy Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms


Vantris Energy Bhd Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vantris Energy Bhd's Interest Coverage can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.

Vantris Energy Bhd Interest Coverage Chart

Vantris Energy Bhd Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Interest Coverage
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Vantris Energy Bhd Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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XKLS:5218 vs SLB, BKR, HAL: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Vantris Energy Bhd's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Vantris Energy Bhd Interest Coverage vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Vantris Energy Bhd's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Vantris Energy Bhd's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Vantris Energy Bhd Interest Coverage Calculation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

If Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is positive, then

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income /Interest Expense

Else if Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is negative, then

The company did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Else if Interest Expense is 0 and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation is 0, then

The company had no debt (1).


Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Vantris Energy Bhd's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026, Vantris Energy Bhd's Interest Expense was RM-169 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM-198 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM4,759 Mil.

Vantris Energy Bhd did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Vantris Energy Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Apr. 2026, Vantris Energy Bhd's Interest Expense was RM-60 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM93 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM4,752 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Apr. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=-1*92.902/-60.48
=1.54

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's Financial Strength is.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Coverage →
What does a Interest Coverage of 1.54 mean?
Vantris Energy Bhd (XKLS:5218) has a Interest Coverage of 1.54 as of Apr. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Vantris Energy Bhd and its competitors. This is 285% above median its historical median of 0.40. Over the past decade, Vantris Energy Bhd's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.21 to 1.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Vantris Energy Bhd ranks #715 out of 730 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 97.9%.
Is Vantris Energy Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
Vantris Energy Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 1.54 is 285% above median its 10-year median of 0.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.21 to a high of 1.46. The Oil & Gas industry median Interest Coverage is 6.01. Vantris Energy Bhd's value of 1.54 is 74.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vantris Energy Bhd ranks #715 out of 730 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Vantris Energy Bhd has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vantris Energy Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Vantris Energy Bhd ranks #715 out of 730 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Vantris Energy Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 6.01. Vantris Energy Bhd's value of 1.54 is 74.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Vantris Energy Bhd's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.21 to 1.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.40 vs. the industry median of 6.01, Vantris Energy Bhd has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Coverage for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Interest Coverage among Oil & Gas companies is 6.01, based on 730 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Vantris Energy Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 1.54 is 74.4% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Vantris Energy Bhd and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Interest Coverage is 6.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vantris Energy Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 1.54, which is 285% above median its own 10-year median of 0.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vantris Energy Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vantris Energy Bhd (XKLS:5218) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.28, compared to a current price of RM0.32 — trading 14.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 1.54, which is 285% above median its 10-year median of 0.40 and 74.4% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 6.01. Vantris Energy Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vantris Energy Bhd (XKLS:5218), the current Interest Coverage is 1.54 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Vantris Energy Bhd (XKLS:5218) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vantris Energy Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM0.32 is trading 14.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.28. GuruFocus considers Vantris Energy Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5218:

  • Interest Coverage: 1.54 (285% above median its 10-year median of 0.40)
  • GF Value™: RM0.28 vs. price of RM0.32 (14.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 38/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 74.4% below the Oil & Gas median (#715 of 730)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5218 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Vantris Energy Bhd Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address Jalan Tun Razak, 201-A, Level 4, Menara PNB, Wilayah Persekutuan, Kuala Lumpur, MYS, 50400
Vantris Energy Bhd is a integrated energy services and solutions provider operating across the entire upstream value chain, including renewables. The Group's spectrum of capabilities covers exploration, development, production, rejuvenation, decommissioning and abandonment. With a skilled and technically capable workforce, strategic world-class assets, and project management capabilities, the Group today delivers its integrated solutions and expertise in over different countries. The segments of the company include Engineering & Construction segment deriving maximum revenue, Drilling segment, and Operations & Management segment.
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